Suisse Caravan Salon: VW California as concept study
FUTURE The largest Swiss public and trade fair for mobile leisure opens its doors on October 26 in Bern. VW Commercial Vehicles will be showing the California Concept and other innovations as a Swiss premiere.
During the exhibition period until October 30, the organizers expect around 50,000 camping and caravanning fans from all over Switzerland. A total of nine camping vehicles will be on display at this year's Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles stand - from the new VW Amarok with 140TRT roof tent from Dometic to the complete California family with Caddy Maxi, California 6.1 and Grand California 600 to the electric ID. Buzz with Ququq-Box equipment.
The California Concept show car is celebrating its Swiss premiere (see gallery). With the latest drive, assistance and infotainment systems and motorhome equipment, it is recommended as the successor to the successful California 6.1 model. The car is based on the long-wheelbase version of the Multivan, which will be launched in 2021, and is therefore more generous in its dimensions than its predecessor. It is equipped with plug-in hybrid drive and can therefore power through everyday urban life with zero emissions.
New living and kitchen area
Completely rethought the living and kitchen area. This California will also be equipped with a sliding door on the kitchen side. This extends the usability to the outside of the pitch, opening up a new dimension of camping in nature. The kitchenette including sink, sliding induction hob and refrigerator will also be accessible from the outside in the future. In addition to the induction hob, there is also an integrated gas stove. Another highlight is the compact grill, which is stowed in the kitchen block and can be conveniently removed from the outside. The California Concept shows that VW Commercial Vehicles will continue to accompany Bulli fans on their journeys around the world in the future. This future will become the present in 2024 with all drive systems of the Multivan.
California production until mid-2024
The classic California 6.1 is represented in the two equipment versions Beach and Ocean on the stand in Hall 2.0. The entry into the world of the California 6.1 is the Beach Liberty for 59,780 Swiss francs. Equipped as standard with a manual pop-up roof and a 2-seater reclining bench seat including storage compartment, it offers an ideal basis for everyday life and travel. Production of the California 6.1 will cease in mid-2024.
The electric all-rounder ID.Buzz impresses with the typical Bulli driving feel of the raised seating position, the short overhang at the front and the steeply rising cockpit. Tailored for the family and leisure time and now also for camping, thanks to the easy to install and remove box from Ouquq. Incidentally, the ID. Buzz Pro with 150 kW E-machine (204 hp) with beefy torque. The sandwich floor houses the 77-kWh battery, which enables a range of up to 420 kilometers. At DC fast charging stations, the charging power is up to 170 kW, which means charging from 5 to 80 percent is done in 30 minutes.
The price starts at 69,910 francs.
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